Waterfront wedding

Palmetto Riverside Bed and Breakfast Wedding for Melanie and Lee

December 6, 2017

We were so happy to be back to the Palmetto Riverside Bed and Breakfast to capture Melanie and Lee’s lovely wedding day. The two met in college at FSU while attending the same classes and have been together for over 7 years. Their friends and family have watched their love grow, so it was a special sight to see the two officially tie the knot.

We had beautiful weather for Mel and Lee’s big, which gave us lots of time outside for portraits in the gorgeous Florida sunshine. Melanie and Lee opted in for a first look, not only did this help any pre-wedding jitters, but also gave them some alone time together (and with us) to capture some beautiful portraits. Their personalities definitely pair well with each other, they are both funny, up for anything, and so in love. We could spend a Saturday with them all the time!

Their ceremony under the tress of the B&B was decorated with hanging lanterns and a chandelier, created a romantic atmosphere to say “I do!” The romance continued at their sunset portraits, where we ventured onto the dock and watched a stunning, Florida sunset. At their reception, guests danced the night away to, we must say, one amazing wedding band. It was even more special because Melanie’s uncle was in the band and they made sure to rock out until the end of the night. What more to keep the energy going? A donut station! Topped with coffee cream, nonetheless. Yum!

We ended the night back at our sweet, reception area and captured some nighttime portraits of our bride and groom under the glowing lights. A perfect ending to an incredible day. Congratulations to Mel and Lee, it was a pleasure to capture your sweet memories!

Special thanks to all of the amazing friendors who helped make Melanie and Lee’s wedding day so special:

Venue: Palmetto Riverside Bed and Breakfast; Makeup: Femme Akoi; Catering: Puff ‘n Stuff; Florist: 2birds; Dress: The White Magnolia; Photography: Andi Diamond Photography

Pre-register to view Mel and Lee’s wedding gallery HERE. Gallery username: MelanieLee Password: 50662GroomsLastName

Westshore Yacht Club Wedding for Brie and Sean

December 5, 2017

What a beautiful wedding day for Brie and Sean at the Westshore Yacht Club. Brie and Sean met through mutual friends in Ft. Lauderdale; after some long distance dating, Brie moved from Tampa, they got engaged, and are now happily married! Sean is originally from south Africa (yes, he has an amazing accent!) and and is a tennis pro and Brie works in IT. They now live in south Florida, coincidentally by my old home in Cooper City.

We had a great afternoon with our bride and groom getting ready. Brie had her girl squad with her to get glam, while Sean relaxed with his mom and dad. (We loved watching them help Sean get dressed!) Brie opted for something special on wedding day that was so unique, we had never seen it before…3 first looks. Her father, her brothers, and Sean all waited in anticipation to see their lovely lady. It was well worth the wait, too, as each reaction was priceless!

Their wedding day was nothing short of magical; complete with an intimate ceremony decorated in ivory and blush florals and a waterfront reception under the stars with their closest friends and family. We even chased the sun to create some gorgeous sunset portraits, complete with a blowing veil for added drama! Brie and Sean also knew they wanted a unique wedding and incorporated Sean’s South African culture into their cuisine…meat kebobs, stew, rice….it was delicious. We love when couples find special ways to add their heritage and personalities into wedding details.

After some sweet parent dances and toasts celebrating our bride and groom, guests were quick to jump on the dance floor and bust a move. Everyone helped in blessing Brie and Sean throughout the end of the evening and we could feel all of the love as everyone danced and sang. It was such a wonderful day and we were so honored to spend it with them, capturing all of their special moments.

Special thanks to the wonderful friendors who helped in making Brie and Sean’s day so special:

Tampa wedding Venue: Westshore Yacht Club; Tampa wedding Planner: Jessie; Breezin’ Entertainment; Tampa wedding Florist: Northside Florist; Tampa wedding Dress: Malindy Elene; Tampa wedding Decor: MMD Events; Tampa wedding Cake: Publix; Tampa wedding Hair and Makeup: Femme Akoi; Tampa wedding DJ: Impulse Entertainment; Tampa wedding Photographer: Andi Diamond Photography

Pre-register to view Brie and Sean’s wedding gallery HERE. Gallery username: BriennaSean Password: 50662GroomsLastName

St. Petersburg Don CeSar Beach Wedding for Joan and Chris

April 25, 2017

What a magical day for Joan and Chris at their St. Petersburg, waterfront wedding at The Don CeSar. The two met in college and they are both smart cookies; Chris is a cardiologist and Joan is a pharmacist. They currently live in Gainesville, but dreamed of having a beautiful, beach wedding and chose St. Pete for their location. We were very excited to hear their decision of choosing The Don CeSar for their location; it is a stunning waterfront backdrop for weddings.

First of all, Joan and Chris were both surrounded by a bunch of loved ones for their big day, specially their bridal party of 22 people! With so many close friends, they both knew they needed them all by their sides to take part in the celebration and be the best support team. We started the afternoon with Joan and all of her lovely bridesmaids as they got all glammed up. The girls were so excited to see Joan put on her wedding dress and it was so sweet to see Joan’s mom shed some happy tears watching her little girl become a bride. Joan is one of the sweetest and most genuine brides; she is so appreciative and we loved capturing all of her beauty and happiness. Being around her truly makes you want to be a better person. After hanging with the girls, we visited the guys and took some portraits; of course they were cutting up, helping calm Chris’s nerves before the first look.

Joan and Chris were so excited to take part in a first look before their ceremony; a first look serves as a great way to alleviate some nerves and allows the couple to have a special moment alone before the wedding. Joan was an absolutely stunning bride, so Chris’s jaw hit the floor when he turned to see her. The two smiled and giggled and we heard Chris say, “I want to kiss you, but is there some tradition that I can’t?” Luckily we told them there’s no tradition that says you can’t kiss before the ceremony, so the two managed to squeeze in some much wanted smooches.

Their waterfront, beach ceremony was full of their closest friends and family. The two exchanged their vows and became husband and wife, officially. We had the most amazing weather day that day and also were blessed with a gorgeous, Florida sunset. After the ceremony celebration, the party continued at their reception that featured tall, ivory and pink floral centerpieces, a huge sweets table, and the Bay Kings Band that had everyone up and dancing the night away. It was such a romantic and special day; we truly adore Joan and Chris and feel so honored they picked us to capture their memories. We wish them lifetime of love and happiness and are excited to watch them grow as a couple and as a family! St.Petersburg Wedding Photographers at Don Cesar_0002 St.Petersburg Wedding Photographers at Don Cesar_0015 St.Petersburg Wedding Photographers at Don Cesar_0028 St.Petersburg Wedding Photographers at Don Cesar_0041